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Reviews of every surfing beach in the U.S. This is a comprehensive guide covering every inch of every coast, a fantastic, one-of-a-kind, resource for surfers and vacations. Every full-color, pocket guide covers every inch of the U.S. coast and also includes * signature Surfer's Eye beach and wave maps * handy 4x5 inch size * breathtaking color & B&W photos by the world's top surf photographers

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #755231 in Books
• Brand: Wave-finder
• Published on: 2005-03-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 388 pages

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• The Ultimate Surfers Tool!
• 1,200 Good Spots.
• In-depth reviews.
• Break data-maps.
• Simple directions.

About the Author
Larry Blair, born in Sydney, Australia, remains the only non-Hawaiian to twice win the Coke Classic pro surf contest. He is considered one of surfing's true legends.

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Hale'iwa & Avalanche Head North up the Kam Hwy to Haleiwa. Left turn into town towards the harbor. When it's on, it is one of the heaviest, fastest, hollowest rights imaginable. The main peak is about 300m out to sea, and the wave forms heavy sections all the way across to a shallow close-out spot (Toilet Bowl). Best at 68 ft with prevailing Northeast trades, and Northwest to West Swell. When bigger, can get very rippy and bumpy, but quality is possible up to 10 -20ft plus. Watch locals paddle-out to gauge current and best route. Flirt into the zone to get your wave, then hang wide between sets. Beginners can check the inside shore break. Crowds; Crazy in winter. Experts only unless small. Avalanche is a big wave arena several hundred yards further out. Lefts up to 30ft plus are not uncommon in winter. Tow-in spot except Dec-May (Whale season) Unreliable end section means that floggings are common even if you make the initial drop. Moving peak means constant paddling to re-position, and outside bombs are a constant risk. (An Avalanche of water on your head). Experts only.